Pre 27 Matched Set - Engraved With Gold

[RKmesa]

For years, I have admired a set of Arnold Griebel engraved Long Tube 357's. I showed a photo of them to my engraver friend Phil Quigley and he said that he'd like to engrave a set in the Griebel style. So I found a couple of worthy pre-27's and he went to work. I love the way that they turned out!!!

















Individual photos in posts below...

 

[RKmesa]

Here's one:

















...and the Other:


















Thanks for letting me share,

 

[bruner1981]

WOW! Those are fantastic! Very nice guns, I love the long tubes. Are those actual pre war magnas on S167857 or are they repros?

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[Marvin Gardens]

Congratulations Richard!

They are gorgeous.

I have a project or two in mind and would like to you about engravers sometime.

Regards.

Bob

 

[RKmesa]

WOW! Are those actual pre war magnas on S167857 or are they repros?

They are Keith Brown magnas, cut to a post war frame with ivory scrimshawed medallions.

 

[GunarSailors]

Moly mackerel!!!

 

[lestert357]

Gorgeous! How did you find Post War Pre-27's with the trade mark on the left side?

 

[Deutsche_Dog]

Wow! That is the nicest engraving I've ever seen!

 

[keith44spl]

Outstanding!!!


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[Doc44]

They look as good as the originals.

Bill

 

[long colt frazier]

Stunning to say the least.
Mark

 

[1blindref]

Stunningly beautiful!
How long did it take to complete the project?

BTW - your pictures are fantastic!!

Besides having one of the most incredible collections of S&W's that are in my collecting wheelhouse, you've got a real talent when it comes to photographing your guns.
Well done, Richard!

 

[usm1rifle]

Ow! Those hurt my eyes.

You're killing me.

 

[Cleveland48]

Wow those are just gorgeous!


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[quinn]

I'm speechless!

 

[colt_saa]

Absolutly beautiful

 

[Krogen]

Gasp! Let me catch my breath. Absolutely gorgeous.

I would think they'd enjoy spending their time in a classy, double presentation case.

 

[JayCeeNC]

A stunning pair, Richard!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[okiegtrider]

That is an absolutely stunning pair.



Usually when I say that phrase, I'm referring to something completely different.

 

[whataboutbob]

Fantastic! I logged in just so I could "like"

 

[Riccur]

If you like that kind of stuff...they'll do in a pinch I guess.

Alright they're wonderful!!!

 

[GPJohn]

Beautiful!

 

[wogentry]

Absolutely stunning! Wow!

 

[sodacan]

Absolutely stunning! Wow!

Plus one on that.

 

[RKmesa]

How did you find Post War Pre-27's with the trade mark on the left side?

The guns originally had the large roll mark on the Right side. Through some "voodoo engraver magic," Phil removed the large right side roll mark and engraved the small roll mark on the left side. Sometime when I get a few extra moments, I'll post some photos of the engraving in process. It is a very fun process to be a part of - especially with an artist like Phil.

 

[model3sw]

All guessing as to the posting author is removed when you see the title of the thread like this one. I knew it was Richard. One day I will get to an annual meeting just to see your fantastic collection and meet you and may other members, in person.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Now, all you need is a few thousand rounds of "real" ".357" Magnum ammo (you know, the stuff that runs a 158 grainer at an honest-to-goodness 1,510 fps) so the pair can have a proper Christening.

 

[Rick_A]

Holy smokes!

Nice work.

 

[RKmesa]

How long did it take to complete the project?

It was about 10 months from concept to finish - but it was worth the wait!

 

[shouldazagged]

Magnificent.